1959 general election · London
Islington South West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Islington South West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,388. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,38830.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.6%34,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,620
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,362 | 65.1% | −3.0 | |
| Conservative | 11,974 | 34.9% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 34,336 | |||
| Majority | 10,388 | 30.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,362 votes (65.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Islington South West in 1959?
10,388 votes (30.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Islington South West in 1959?
60.6% of the 56,620 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,336 votes).
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